Chapin, South Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 41.5% more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,774 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapin, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Chapin, South Carolina
Chapin, SC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Chapin, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher